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At only twenty-three years old, Nadia Murad’s life is a dizzying array of important undertakings—from giving testimony before the U.N. Security Council to visiting refugee camps to soul-bearing media interviews, emotionally draining speeches, and an endless succession of one-on-one meetings with top government officials. Though it all takes an enormous toll, this once ordinary girl has ...
Oct 19, 2018 · Variety. Oct 18, 2018. It’s one thing to tell a traumatic story, and another to capture how that trauma impacts a life. What makes Alexandria Bombach’s On Her Shoulders so powerful — besides the profound dignity of its subject, Yazidi massacre survivor Nadia Murad — is the way she reveals Murad’s distress at having to take on the role ...
Jan 18, 2018 · On Her Shoulders makes its world premiere in the U.S. Documentary competition at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The feature documentary follows Nadia Murad...
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Jan 20, 2018 · The film is loosely structured around Yazda’s attempt to get Murad a chance to address the UN General Assembly, an effort that gets a publicity boost when human rights lawyer Amal Clooney (wife ...
Oct 4, 2018 · Most people who see Alexandria Bombach ‘s “ On Her Shoulders ,” about young activist and UN Goodwill Ambassador (and now, Nobel Peace Prize winner) Nadia Murad, have likely never heard of ...
Check out the new trailer for On Her Shoulders directed by Alexandria Bombach! Let us know what you think in the comments below. Buy Tickets to On Her Shoul...
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Cast. Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to politicians and media, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the world stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she must navigate bureaucracy, fame and people's good intentions.
